#Linked Universe: Winged Au

[sass-squat]

Part 5 of the Linked Universe Winged Au! In the last poll you guys all voted for him so here he is, Wild!

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As always, there has to be a silly little bird fact to start off with so did you know that the American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America and only weighs about 3-6 ounces which is the equivalent of 34 pennies? This fact isn't actually important lore wise for this headcanon, but it did remind me of the one post where someone discovered that BoTW Link weighs approximately 8.5 apples.

Anyways, as you may have guessed, Wild is heavily based on the American Kestrel because of their beautiful plumage and their unique behaviors and characteristics.

An example of one of these behaviors is that American Kestrels are known for capitalizing on favorable soaring conditions, such as mountain updrafts and thermals while traveling. In this headcanon, Wild shows this characteristic primarily through his use of Revali's Gale and his tendency to make fires in order to more easily take flight. While his methods are incredibly effective, they do also tend to scare the rest of the group the first time he does them. After all, it's not everyday you see someone make a fire and then run headfirst into it just to take off.

While this specific habit of his may appear to just be a funny little quirk that he just does because he's WILD, it's actually a result of his near death experience with Guardians. The scars on his face and body may be clearly visible to everyone around him, but the damage done to his wings is actually far less noticeable. His various injuries and scars actually have a major impact on his ability to take off and effect his stamina needed to maintain flight for long periods of time. Because of this, he tends to use the aforementioned methods to aid his flight or oftentimes simply chooses to leap off high surfaces and glide rather than attempt to take flight.

However, despite having difficulties with the initial takeoff and his struggles to maintain flight for long periods of time, he's actually very adept and capable of fighting in the air. The way he fights allows him to deliver sharp, agile, and accurate killing blows to his enemies in a way that others describe as, "Witnessing time seemingly slowing down for everyone but him." In other words, he's a real force to be reckoned in once he's finally airborne.

Anyways, there's more I could explain but that's all for now folks! As always, kudos to all those who read all that lore dump and thank you again for always being so kind and supportive! All your words of encouragement always inspire me to worker harder! Thank you all and please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for who or what you would like to see next!

P.S. After much encouragement I did recently make a TikTok account where I'll try to be posting regularly! Feel free to check it and my Twitter out at sass_squat3! Thank you all again for your support! :D

#my art #winged au #LUWAU #Linked Universe: Winged AU #linked universe #linkeduniverse #lu wild #loz #loz link #legend of zelda #botw #botw totk #tears of the kingdom #breath of the wild #I am somehow always surprised that all of my posts are like 10 miles long #to summarize #Wild has wing issues but is a very clever lil guy and frequently scares the shit out of people who witness his solutions to his problems #I was gonna add more lore but the post was getting a little TOO long #I absolutely adore Wild but for some reason he is one of the hardest for me to draw like WHAT DID I DO TO HIM TO DESERVE THIS #anyways #he's very pretty and the bird he's based off of may be smol but he is not so smol #and we love him for it

[sketchyspook]

ever since my friend introduced me to the “Birds of a feather” LU AU, i decided to make a version of Glim as a bird boy, and to look more hylian. under obligatory demand, [help i was held at gunpoint/j] he is a loftwing, a tiny boy. cause he is shmol. baby boy. also when he was thrown into the universe, his cape turned into wings, and he doesn’t know how wings work so he can’t fly now. also he doesn’t know what preening is lmao. all he knows is his wings are itchy cause of weird feathers and stuff.

master post HERE

#legend of zelda #character design #linked universe #loz link #candlebearer!link #lu wing au #LUWAU #Linked Universe: Winged AU #Glim linked universe

[sketchyspooksghostacc]

ever since my friend introduced me to the "Birds of a feather" LU AU, i decided to make a version of Glim as a bird boy, and to look more hylian. under obligatory demand, [help i was held at gunpoint/j] he is a loftwing, a tiny boy. cause he is shmol. baby boy. also when he was thrown into the universe, his cape turned into wings, and he doesn't know how wings work so he can't fly now. also he doesn't know what preening is lmao. all he knows is his wings are itchy cause of weird feathers and stuff. also has not fireproof anymore. take that as you will.

master post HERE

#legend of zelda #character design #linked universe #loz link #candlebearer!link #lu wing au #LUWAU #Linked Universe: Winged AU

[ikaishere]

happy (early) valentines day!

#linked universe #lu legend #lu ravio #now #in order of the video #albw #wing bois au #lu #ika's modern au #silly bunnies ??? #ravioli #ravio x link #ravioli ship

[breannasfluff]

Comparison of our biggest and smallest wings! Look at that size difference!

Close up below the cut

#lu wing bois #lu wing au #lu sky #lu Four #wb sky #wb Four #linked universe #linkeduniverse #breannasfluff #my art

[sraksha]

Thinking about Flight to My Heart by @bokettochild

Highly recommended, 10/10 would read again 💖 I have so much love for this fic i went up against my worst nemesis aka wings and feathers

#linked universe #linkeduniverse #lu sky #lu sun #lu legend #feathered au #fic fanart #sraksha's art #i have no idea what happened with sun's wings #i was messing around with colors and that happened #but i kinda like it tho

[ok-pop-1]

slightly obsessed with sky rn??? so here's sky from @sapphicseasapphire's cryptid au :)

#legend of zelda #linked universe #chain as cryptids au #lu sky #fanart #love the boy #ive been craving wings lately lol #might mess around more with this new lining style too #we'll see

[wayfayrr]

Birds without feather flock together

This was a commission from @lost4pandora, it's wild x reader in their winged au - it's mostly fluff with a tinyyyy little bit of drama with the chain it was a lot of fun to write, the dynamics of this group is just so fun

[masterlist]

‘Wild’ - it still doesn’t feel right calling my link that nickname- hasn’t gotten back yet and it’s been at least a few hours since a bunch of the others decided they needed to talk to him. Didn’t think it’d take them till post sundown though, and from how on edge Twilight is getting… I don’t think he did either.

“You’re tinkering on it again?”

“Huh - what, well yeah I guess I am.”

Maintaining my gun is a good distraction, something quiet but well seems like Sky picked up the hearing of whatever bird he got his wings from because there are very few things I can do without him noticing. Even for this he’s cracked an eye open to look at me lazily, though still affectionately. 

“Well you only really do it when you’re stressed, I’m sure there’s no need to be at the moment.”

“You can be as sure as you like but that doesn’t change the fact that Wild and the others are still gone.”

I can’t help being stressed, not with how he’s been agitated after every single time they’ve spoken to him alone; at this point, it can’t just be a coincidence. It can’t be. The way he starts picking at his back where his wings once were tells me all I need to know. Just as Wolfie perking up from my side tells me that there’s something approaching the camp, and by the fact he hasn’t started growling it’s probably our missing members returning. 

“I’m sure because seeing as they wanted me to come with them they’re probably trying to convi- never mind. I know it’s hard but just trust me, I know they’re fine.”

“Wait no, no you were about to explain something then. What are you trying to hide?”

“I - I’ll tell you later  privately, I promise - I’m on your side here I swear.”

If the way he glanced in the direction they left from is any clue, he’s nervous about them knowing what he’s just said; it’d be cruel to push him. No matter how much I want the answers. It’s surreal how what was once a mundane task can bring so much comfort, mindlessly packing away my tools now just seems to melt off the stress. Sky mirroring it is also a bit of a relief, he looked as if he was going to start ripping out feathers if he got any more worked up. Perfectly in time for the others to walk back into camp. With Wild stressed out like I knew he’d be. The wordless flop into my arms is new though, and I’m not sure if I like it or not.

“Hey lovebug, you holding together alright?”

Still not a word, he’s simply burying himself closer to me with a sniffle… and a sob? What were they doing to him what was enough to bring him to tears. I’ll have to take sky up on his offer to explain, or maybe I could question Wars unlike the rest that were with him he looks so guilty. For now though Sky is the safest bet, he’s said that he’s on our side; the question is do I really trust him? 

Even if I don’t it’s worth putting it aside for link, being able to comfort my lover is more important than anything else right now. So getting answers needs to be a priority. Thankfully I think Sky picked that up from the glare I sent him, well not that that was hard to pick up from how he immediately went to Time to argue why he should be allowed to go off with the both of us. From the first day we met something about him has just been off.

“I promise you I’ll get to the bottom of whatever upset you my lil fluffball. They’ll get what they deserve for upsetting you.”

A tilt of his head was my reward for the soft whispers, giving me a better angle to pet and pick the many branches out of his hair. 

“If you want we could run away soon, I mean really why stay with these other heroes if all they do is upset you?”

He liked that idea a lot if the chirp he let out is any indication. 

“I’d sing for you pretty boy, as soon as we get back, I swear that to you my love.”

“Um-” 

“Wars? What do you want?”

“Time’s agreed for you and Wild to leave the camp with Sky and myself, we can leave now if you want.”

Hopefully sky will still be willing to talk even though wars is there, who knows maybe they both end up spilling it. Granted Wars himself has been acting with more, what guilt? Pity? Towards Wild and I since the other day when the post arrived, this whole stiuation has just made him moreso, perhaps that’s why Sky suggested he be the one to ‘aid’ us, if that’s what he did.  

“That would be perfect. Do you know where we can go for privacy?”

“N-no this isn’t a hyrule I’m familiar with, you two are the heroes here so if anyone knows a good place to go it’s you.”

I won’t lie to myself and say it isn’t at least a little pleasant to see the usually pompous parrot more timid and reserved, link seems more comfortable with him acting like this too. Enough to let me stand and help him to his own feet. 

“Mhm, you’re right about that. We aren’t too far from the plateau; you and Sky should have no issue carrying us up there right?”

“We won’t will we wars? It’s the least we can do for them, isn’t it?”

It didn’t take long to get up there and now we’re out of earshot of anyone who could possibly want to eavesdrop on us, with Wild back in my arms where he belongs. 

“What’s been going on then, what has everyone been saying or doing to Wild. That’s what we’re up here to discuss isn’t it?”

“They -”

“We.”

“Wars and a few of the others have been pressing wild about his wings. Or lack thereof.”

#hehehehe #✨drama✨ between the boys is so fun to write #they're doing it for a reason #which will become a lot clearer in part two #:) #linked universe x reader #link x reader #lu wild x reader #lu wild #botw link x reader #botw x reader #winged au #linked universe #moss✦writes

[cyanferret21]

I LOVE @breannasfluff ‘s writing! It inspires me to write, her AUs inspired me to start my own!

That’s why I really like doing art for her fics, like this one. Hyrule’s scene from Broken wing was so epic! Great Whumptober chapter!

#linked universe hyrule #linked universe fic #wing bois #cyan ferret art #lu hyrule #lu wing bois #lu wing au #linked universe au #linked universe

[grayfamily15]

Here are five different Hyrule’s from five different people!

In the top left we have my Fairy Hyrule design

Top right is WB!Hyrule from @breannasfluff ‘s wing bois Au! Make sure to check out her wingbois series on Ao3!

In the Center is Dreamscape Hyrule, known as Dust from @the-sleepydetective ! Make sure to check out their blog!

Bottom left is Shatterproof Hyrule! From @zarvasace , check out her story on Ao3! It’s wonderful!

And Bottom Right is Mer! Hyrule from @minty-mumbles ! Make sure to check out their amazing series as well!

#linked universe #lu wing bois #lu mer au #lu hyrule #fanart #linkeduniverse #linkeddreamscape #fairy hyrule #Mer!Hyrule #disability AU #Lu shatterproof

[sass-squat]

Part 6 of the Linked Universe Winged Au! After many requests this time around we've got our Veteran, Legend!

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As always we have to start off with a bird fact, so did you know that male White-Winged Crossbills have unpigmented barbules that mask their red color and are what make them appear pink in the fall? However, as these barbules wear off, the bright red is able to show through leaving them a brilliant red in the spring and summer!

Anyways, I found this fact to be very interesting especially considering Legend's adventure throughout Oracle of Seasons. Just the mental image of his plumage slightly shifting with the constant changing of the seasons was very funny to me and I couldn't NOT make it canon. Plus, I enjoy making his life more difficult than it already is because I also headcanon that when he was younger, his wings were constantly stuck in a half molted state because white-winged crossbills usually molt in the fall. In other words, turns out messing around with seasons and time has consequences so he was a very scruffy, fluffy looking kid growing up.

As for how he looks and acts now, he has many similar characteristics and behaviors of a White-Winged Crossbill. For example, he is a very strong flier, and his unique way of flying has given him a very aggressive and abrupt fighting style both on the ground and in the air. His style of fighting is especially effective in forests with a lot of trees because it allows him to dart between foliage and foes alike.

While his flight and fighting styles were influenced by the sheer number of quests he has gone on as well as his young age when he began, other characteristics and behaviors of his were also influenced as well. For example, when he was still just a kid thrown into his first adventure where just about everything in the world was bigger than him, he learned to bristle and fluff his feathers to appear bigger and more threatening to enemies. While somewhat effective at the time, nowadays it means he still has the unconscious habit of doing it whenever he is irritated or embarrassed.

In addition to his tendency to "poof" when upset, he also has a habit of picking at and pulling out his own feathers when especially stressed. He picked up this habit mainly because of his constant molting as a child but then continued it as he was went on more and more adventures. Doing it is second nature to him now, but it's a bad habit he's actively trying to break by fiddling with his rings instead. It's also part of why he's so insistent about preening the others because helping them quite literally stops him from pulling out his own feathers.

Anyways! I could go on, but that's all for now folks! Thank you again for all your support and kind messages! I really treasure them and they are always the highlight of my day! As always, feel free to let me know who or what you would like to see next! Thank you all again!

Bonus Doodle Feat. Wind taking a photo of Wild taking a photo of Legend inspired by this masterpiece:

#my art #winged au #LUWAU #Linked Universe: Winged AU #linkeduniverse #linked universe #loz #legend of zelda #loz link #lu legend #I'm a failure #I swear I had this art done like 2 days ago but I'm illiterate and couldn't write to save my life #Anyways. Making Legend's life and childhood even more difficult than it already was is my passion #Did I basically give him the equivalent of bird acne with his constant molting??? Whoops. #also that lil tidbit about pulling out his own feathers is a real thing birds do when physically or emotionally distressed! #I really looked at Legend and went “this bad boy can hold so many suppressed trauma responses” #I also showed this to @breannasfluff a couple days ago and she said Legend looked like he was posing for a picture #So I had to draw a quick doodle to make it canon #I use my time and artistic talents for good I swear

[layraket]

the sudden need to draw at 11:35 pm

anyways heres Wild from @breannasfluff Wing Bois AU :D

#i missed drawing wings #now im back with my obsession of drawing them #linked universe #lu wing bois #linked universe fanart #lu wild #wb wild #linked universe au #layraket art

[mysticstars105]

Some LU Wild Wing Boi fan art from @breannasfluff’s fan fiction!! You should check them out!….hint hint

#lu wing au #lu wing bois #linked universe #avians #i love him sm #love all of them #Just lil bird ppl doing bird things #Don’t mind his hair being down #Forgot it was in a ponytail 😔 #That’s enough rambling okay bye👋 #fanart

[ikaishere]

sometimes all you need is a stupid bird guy in a dress (wing bois belongs to @breannasfluff)

#linked universe #lu #lu hyrule #lu wing bois #wb hyrule #lu wing au #my boy<3

[breannasfluff]

“NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP!”

Legend freezes, halfway through dressing. Ravio has a nasty habit of breaking into song around him. Normally, that wouldn’t be a problem; satin bowerbird courtship relies more heavily on song. 

“NEVER GONNA LET YOU DOWN!”

It’s just…why does it have to be this song? Where the merchant heard it is a mystery, but now he sings it at every opportunity. 

“NEVER GONNA RUN AROUND—“

“Ravio, I’m busy!”

“AND DESERT YOU!” A pause. Then, in a lower volume, “I thought you liked my singing?”

“Not when I’m trying to get ready! Not while taking a bath! Not when writing a letter! Or any of the other hundred times you’ve decided to annoy me.” Legend is at the end of his feathers on patience. His flockmate seems to take a sadistic interest in the same Hylia-damned song. Over. And over. And over. 

“NEVER GONNA SAY GOODBYE!”

Legend screams into his feathers. 

Ravio continues down the hall, still belting out the song. 

Read it on A03 here! Adding the art I made as well here.

#lu wing bois #lu wing au #wb ravio #wb legend #lu ravio #lu legend #ravio #ravioli #ravio x link #raviolink #legend x ravio #linked universe #linkeduniverse #loz ravio #albw ravio #ravio zelda #linked universe ravio #ravio x legend #linked universe legend #ravioli ship #albw #albw link #loz albw

[arr-u]

Third entry for @ikaishere 's dtiys,feat @breannasfluff 's wing bois AU, cause its fun :]

Veteran's wings turned out to be similar to the color of the sky island's grass,so i made Wild drop off a poe for safe keeping and color difference

Also second time i drew Leg sitting on an edge of a sky island,lmao

This was started in October,so Traveler got a pumpkin lamp

Loved drawing the night time sky, especially the stars:],and participating in the dtiys!

#ikadtiys #lu triple threat #lu wing bois #lu wing au #linkeduniverse #linked universe